Ice Cream Recipes

Whether it’s for a birthday or a barbecue, recipes with ice cream make the perfect dessert! Find easy things to make with ice cream—and learn what to do with leftover ice cream, too.

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    Warm Pineapple Sundaes with Rum Sauce

    2 Reviews

    Pineapple, rum and sugar have a longstanding and flavorful relationship that takes on new meaning when you add ginger and...


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    Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes

    2 Reviews

    The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the...


    Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ice Cream Torte

    2 Reviews

    What’s not to love about peanut butter, chocolate, ice cream and Oreo cookies? This fancy peanut butter cup ice cream...


    Grilled Pineapple Sundaes

    I found a basic recipe for this luscious dessert online, and tweaked it with some "doesn't this sound amazing?" tidbits...


    Nutty Caramel Ice Cream Cake

    8 Reviews

    We made this frozen treat for a family birthday party, and we received endless comments on it. It’s truly fantastic!...


    Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    If you’re tight on time, you can use store-bought cookies, but I highly recommend making these oatmeal chocolate cookies from...


    Mocha Baked Alaskas

    Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before...


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    Baked Alaska

    3 Reviews

    It's hard to believe you can make a dessert so visually spectacular at home, but our baked Alaska recipe is...

    Caramel-Mocha Ice Cream Dessert

    You can use any flavor of ice cream in this frosty dessert. Chocolate and vanilla would be delicious substitutes for...


    Mint-Chocolate Bombe

    1 Reviews

    This is a refreshing dessert you can keep in the freezer and take out anytime. It's gorgeous, and never fails...


    Peanut Butter Cup Napoleons

    Top layers of puff pastry and peanut butter ice cream with a warm, sweet drizzle the whole family will love!...


    Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis

    1 Reviews

    My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we...


    Limoncello Cream Pie

    1 Reviews

    After a big Christmas dinner, we love the cool refreshment of a frozen lemon pie. Limoncello brings a little sophistication...


    The Elvis Ice Cream Sandwich

    1 Reviews

    Hearken back to the days of the King of Rock and Roll with this creamy concoction that combines peanut butter,...


    Candy Craze Ice Cream Sandwiches

    1 Reviews

    These ice cream sandwiches have a little bit of everything in them to satisfy all your cravings. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee,...


    Pineapple Colada Shake

    2 Reviews

    This frothy, refreshing coconut and pineapple shake is sinfully delicious! Cool and creamy, it just begs to be your poolside...


    Chocolate Strawberry Shake

    2 Reviews

    This chocolate strawberry shake is a full-on chocolate-covered strawberry in a glass, packed with creamy strawberry goodness, swirled with rich...

    Creamy Lemon Milk Shakes

    3 Reviews

    Tangy and sweet and unexpectedly delightful, this lemon shake recipe is one you'll return to again and again.


    Caramel Apple Float

    3 Reviews

    Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel...


    Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

    When it comes to making an ice cream sandwich, not all gingerbread men are created equal. Some are too crispy;...


    Date Shake

    The shake has the rich taste of dates. We recommend using Medjool dates for the most flavor. —Taste of Home...


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    Almost It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches

    8 Reviews

    You'll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco. It's snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a...


    Vanilla Ice Cream Cake

    3 Reviews

    For my kids' birthdays, I like to top this ice cream birthday cake with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota

    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

    Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...


    Brownie Affogato Sundaes

    We can’t resist brownie sundaes. I combined an affogato (coffee-based beverage) idea with a brownie to get this decadent sundae...


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    Thin Mint Milk Shake

    2 Reviews

    Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever,...


    Peanut Butter Sundaes

    2 Reviews

    This is a peanutty change of pace from traditional ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce. It's a delicious recipe that...


    Ice Cream Pudding

    2 Reviews

    Field editor Wendy Masters of Grand Valley, Ontario assures, "No one will suspect you began with an instant pudding mix...


    Ice Cream Cake Roll

    2 Reviews

    "The cake roll can be made and filled ahead of time, then thawed once company comes," says field editor Kathy...